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San Diego Chargers V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: the Defensive X-FactorDecember 5th, 2011 at 12:34 PMThe defensive X-Factor makes a lot more sense. Dwight Lowery seems to be the answer at free safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars and it should definitely show on Monday Night Football.
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If you haven't heard about it by now, Philip Rivers isn't having a very good year. He leads the league...

San Diego Chargers V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: Offensive X-FactorDecember 4th, 2011 at 9:42 PMAs I was working on some cardio at the gym on Friday, I was thinking about the upcoming football game (It makes for a pleasant distraction from the torture). I could just see Mike Thomas having a big day against the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night. And so, the...

San Diego Chargers V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryDecember 3rd, 2011 at 11:58 PMThe Jacksonville Jaguars will be facing the San Diego Chargers in Everbank Field on Monday Night. Time to get this thing started.
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5. Unleash the Beast
Maurice Jones-Drew needs at least 25-30 touches against the Chargers. Sure, one of the storylines will be that he needs 95 rushing yards to take a...

San Diego Chargers V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 3 Key Matchups to WatchDecember 3rd, 2011 at 12:39 AMHere are three matchups to watch as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the San Diego Chargers on Monday Night football.
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3. LB Paul Posluszny v. RB Ryan Matthews
The biggest reason that the Jaguars lost to the Chargers last year was not the fact that Antonio Gates was running free in the...

Houston Texans V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryNovember 26th, 2011 at 11:52 AMHere are 5 Keys to Victory as the Jacksonville Jaguars face the Houston Texans at Everbank Field.
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5. Make Touchdowns, not Field Goals
This one is a no-brainer. When you get a scoring opportunity, you have to get that touchdown instead of settling for a field goal. Field goals will not beat...

Houston Texans V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 3 Key Matchups to WatchNovember 25th, 2011 at 8:29 AMIt's that time again. Here are 3 matchups to watch as the Houston Texans come into Everbank Field to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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3. RT Guy Whimper v. OLB Brooks Reed
I liekd what I saw from Brooks Reed coming out of college due to his high motor but I didn't expect...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Cleveland Browns Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryNovember 19th, 2011 at 3:22 PMThe Jacksonville Jaguars will be heading up to Cleveland this week to face the Cleveland Browns. Here's to hoping that Matt Roth goes nuts against his old team.
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5. Win the Field Position Battle
It's a no-brainer, but it's makes this game a lot more simple. With Peyton Hilis out and Hardesty...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Indianapolis Colts Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryNovember 12th, 2011 at 11:30 PMYou know the routine by now, let's just get this thing started.
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5. Keep Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis Out of the Game
Run the Ball off tackle, throw some screens, and grab a lead quickly.Do these things and you will keep those two out of the game. Even if Guy Whimper...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Indianapolis Colts Preview: 3 Key MatchupsNovember 11th, 2011 at 11:23 PMAs the Jacksonville Jaguars come off of the bye week to face the Indianapolis Colts. Here are three key matchups to watch as you're wondering how one player could impact a football team so much.
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3. RT Guy Whimper v. DE Robert Mathis
Ugh. I'm hoping that Jack Del Rio decides to...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Houston Texans Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryOctober 30th, 2011 at 12:15 AMFive ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars to beat the Houston Texans and go into the bye week with newfound momentum and a one game trail in the AFC South.
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5. Keep Blaine Gabbert Upright
It's not a big secret, keep your young QB upright in the pocket. The offensive line did pretty...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Houston Texans Preview: 3 Key MatchupsOctober 28th, 2011 at 5:33 PMThree matchups to watch on Sunday as the Jacksonville Jaguars go on the road to face the Houston Texans.
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3. LB Paul Posluszny v. RB Arian Foster
The Jaguars are pretty good at stopping the run, being 10th in the league. However, as trhe analysts on NFL Playbook pointed out, the Texans...

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Time to be bold. If the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Houston Texans (4-3) on Sunday, they will make the playoffs this season.
Who would have thought that the Jaguars (2-5) would be playing in a meaningful late-October contest after their 1-5 start to the season?
Saturday's 1 p.m. matchup against the Texans...

Baltimore Ravens V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryOctober 23rd, 2011 at 12:05 AMFive ways for the Jacksonville Jaguars to win against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night. It will be a good time for Dawan Landry to make some plays against his former team.
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5. Play Simple, Play Quick
Man, I love that picture. This would normally be applied toi the defense, but they...

Jacksonville Jaguars Week 6 Injury ReportOctober 22nd, 2011 at 2:11 PMThe Jacksonville Jaguars host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. It's a lopsided matchup on paper, but it looks like the 1-5 Jaguars will at least be fairly healthy and able to give the 4-1 Ravnes their best shot.
Below is the Jaguars' injury report for Monday's contest, thanks to Jaguars.com.

Baltimore Ravens V. Jacksonville Jaguars Preview: 3 Key Matchups to WatchOctober 21st, 2011 at 11:49 PMThese will be the three matchups to watch as the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens. If there is a time for the Jaguars to make a turnaround, this would be the time.
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3. RB Maurice Jones-Drew v. Ray Lewis and the Raven LB Corps
How do you make...

Jacksonville Jaguars V. Pittsburgh Steelers Preview: 5 Keys to VictoryOctober 15th, 2011 at 11:56 PMThe 5 keys to victory in order for the Jacksonville Jaguars to shock the heavily favored Pittsburgh Steelers. Let's get to it!
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5. Run the Ball
It's simple. Get Maurice Jones-Drew going early and set the tone. It should also set up the play-action. (hint, hint)
4. Convert on Third Down.
The Jags...